Ivermectin (Generic) Paste

Description

Vetrimec™ Paste is a broad-spectrum equine dewormer formulated to treat and control a wide range of internal parasites and bots in horses. This ivermectin-based paste targets large and small strongyles, pinworms, ascarids, hairworms, stomach worms, bots, lungworms, intestinal threadworms, and parasites causing summer sores and dermattis.

Effective Against:

Consults your veterinarian before using. All horses should be included in a regular parasite control program with particular attention being paid to mares, foals and yearlings. Foals should be treated initially at 6 to 8 weeks of age, and routine treatment repeated as appropriate. Consult your veterinarian for a control program to meet your specific needs.

Dosage and Administration

This syringe contains sufficient paste to treat one 1250 lb horse at the recommended dose rate of 91 mcg Vetrimec™ per lb (200 mcg/kg) body weight. Each weight marking on the syringe plunger delivers enough paste to treat 25 lb body weight.

1. While holding plunger, turn the knurled ring on the plunger 1/4 turn to the left and slide it so the side nearest the barrel is at the prescribed weight marking.
2. Lock the ring in place by making a 1/4 turn to the right.
3. Make sure that the horses's mouth contains no feed.
4. Remove the cover from the tip of the syringe.
5. Insert the syringe tip into the horse's mouth at the space between the teeth.
6. Depress the plunger as fas as it will go, depositing paste on the back of the tongue.
7. Immediately raise the horse's head for a few seconds after dosing.

Parasite Control Program

All horses should be included in a regular parasite control program with particular attention being paid to mares, foals, and yearlings. Foals should be treated initially at 6 to 8 weeks of age, and routine treatment repeated as appropriate. Consult your veterinarian for a control program to meet your specific needs. Equell Paste effectively controls gastrointestinal nematodes and bots of horses. Regular treatment will reduce the chances of verminous arteritis caused by Strongylus vulgaris.

Animal Safety

Safe for horses and ponies of all ages, including breeding stallions and pregnant mares.

Warnings

Precautions

Formulated exclusively for horses and ponies. Do not use in dogs or other species. Severe adverse reactions, including fatalities in dogs, may occur.

Environmental Safety

VETRIMEC™ and excreted VETRIMEC™ residues may adversely affect aquatic organisms. Do not contaminate ground or surface water. Dispose of the syringe in an approved landfill or by incineration.

Store at room temperature (25°C/77°F), with excursions permitted between 15°- 30°C (59°- 86°F).

Human Warnings

Not for use in humans. Keep this and all drugs out of the reach of children. Refrain from eating or smoking when handling. Wash hands after use. Avoid contact with eyes. The Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) contains more detailed occupational safety information. To report adverse reactions in users, to obtain more information, or to obtain a MSDS, contact Bimeda Inc. at 1-888-524-6332.

Storage

Store at a controlled room temperature:  59°F–86°F (15°C–30°C).

Information for Horse Owners

Swelling and itching reactions after treatment with ivermectin paste have occurred in horses carrying heavy infections of neck threadworm (Onchocerca sp. microfilariae). These reactions were most likely the result of microfilariae dying in large numbers. Symptomatic treatment may be advisable. Consult your veterinarian should any such reactions occur. Healing of summer sores involving extensive tissue changes may require other appropriate therapy in conjunction with treatment with Equell Paste. Reinfection, and measures for its prevention, should also be considered. Consult your veterinarian if the condition does not improve.